Politics

July 01 (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that their votes will be protected in the 2027 general elections, declaring that advances in electoral technology have ended the era of ballot box snatching and...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as he prepare to board a private...

June 30 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court (FHC) has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, by repealing the 2022 guidelines and introducing new measures, including a mandatory seven-day timeline for fixing hearings after the close...

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared that it remains a legally recognised political party and has filed a notice of appeal alongside an application for a stay of execution against a court ruling...

June 29 (THEWILL) — The ongoing fight for political turf in Ebonyi State between Governor Francis Nwifuru and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is just the beginning of a larger battle that would rock many states during the 2027...

June 28 (THEWILL) — Three recent ambiguous judgements by Federal High Court judges have sparked public concern about the interference of judges in the electoral process in Nigeria. At a time when the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has...

June 28 (THEWILL) — Nigerians have continued to express concerns about the viability of state police before the 2027 General Election, fearing that state governors may weaponise the institution for political ends. Among them is the Presidential candidate of the...

June 26 (THEWILL) — Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said that his administration would study the recommendations of the Reconciliation Committee of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and consult widely before implementation. Governor Diri expressed optimism that...

June 26 (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bayelsa State has lost key members of the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The members, who announced their defection on Thursday, said they were deceived and mistreated by...

June 26 (THEWILL) — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has nominated an Igbo community leader and businessman, Martin Anayochukwu Oli, as Commissioner-designate, in a move the state government says underscores its commitment to inclusive governance and broader representation of...